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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.56, 669.72 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.56, 669.72 and 328.12 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.56 : 669.72 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.56/669.72 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.56x = 669.72 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.56x = 219,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,746.24/485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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